Info needed: 9.00-16 tube stem size?

[Lynn Eades]

Back in the day (when ever that was) the old tubes were rubber and they would stretch for miles. They were great tubes. Now they stretch and stay stretched. I'm not sure how far they can go.

[Jordan Baker]

Thanks for all the quick help.

Rob I got in touch with Dobermann Tire. Very easy to deal with and the tubes are on the way. Their price is awesome too

[rob love]

Originally Posted by Jordan Baker

Thanks for all the quick help.

Rob I got in touch with Dobermann Tire. Very easy to deal with and the tubes are on the way. Their price is awesome too

Glad to be of some help.

Or as the old grouchy warrant used to say: Always happy to share my opinion, even when it's not asked for.

[Russell Boaler]

On the subject of tube stems I've got a couple of 1100x20 tubes that are 50 odd years old that I was planning to re-use but the threaded tip of the brass valve stem is damaged (uneven face) and a normal air compressor connection won't seal on it (one of the dangers of having the valve stem extending too far from the rim I guess). I could file the end down to achieve a flat sealing surface but then the tip of the valve will protrude out from the valve stem which isn't good either. Does anyone know if there's a tool available out there that can re-cut the valve seat deeper into the valve stem?

[Lynn Eades]

Russell, some of the brass stems can be screwed off. Would you be that lucky?

[Russell Boaler]

Nope, unfortunately not Lynn. I really don't want to throw away a perfectly good " they don't make them like they used to" tube (almost weighs as much as the tyre) just because of a bit of damage to the tip of the valve stem.

[Lynn Eades]

Russell the valve keys can not only r&r the valve but also tap out the thread and tidy up the thread on the outside. Failing that you might still be able to have a new stem vulcanised onto it.